A career in luxury travel planning for UK tour operators taught me how to discern luxury and gave me lots of experience in creating detailed itineraries for cash-rich, time-poor travellers to southern Africa and Morocco.

Nowadays, when planning trips, I know when to splurge—for a treat—and when to save—usually for the experience. I am comfortable offering local experiences, that I have enjoyed, from street-food snacks to shopping tips.

I love to help people travel with greater awareness, sensitivity, and cultural understanding. Whether through my written articles or travel planning services, the goal is to enable visitors to connect deeper, feel safe, and travel confidently.

I offer travel planning services if you’re considering a trip to Morocco or southern Africa, and need local expertise or guidance with creating your itinerary. I am not a licensed travel agency, but I would like to offer you friendly advice, relevant contacts, and itinerary suggestions. You will remain an independent traveller and can choose how you travel: public transport, self-drive or with a private driver. Based on my experiences, your interests, and your needs, we will go over itinerary ideas, including accommodation options, from affordable guesthouses to five-star palaces. You can book directly, via a third-party booking engine like Booking.com, or I can refer you to a local agency who will handly all the reservations for you.

The travel planning service fee is GBP50/USD65 for a 30-minute Zoom call. I will follow up with a summary email that includes everything discussed: web links, suggested itineraries, additional information resources, contacts.

Send me a message at sally_kirby@hotmail.com, and let’s get started!